prescribed
Definition
Adjective: 1. Formally laid down or imposed: Refers to something that has been officially established or decreed, often as a rule or law. 2. Conforming to set usage, procedure, or discipline: Describes something done according to a fixed, formal, or traditional method. 3. Fixed or established especially by order or command: Indicates something that is set and determined by an authority. 4. Set down as a rule or guide: Refers to something stipulated to be followed.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- The prescribed procedure must be followed exactly.
- He took the medicine at the prescribed time.
- Students must wear the prescribed uniform.
- The architect worked within the prescribed budget.
Advanced Usage
- "as prescribed": in the manner that was officially directed.
- The medication should be taken as prescribed by your doctor.
- "prescribed by law": mandated or required by legal statute.
- The minimum wage is a rate prescribed by law.
Variants and Related Words
- Prescribe (verb): To lay down as a rule or guide; to order or recommend the use of (a medicine or treatment).
- The doctor will prescribe antibiotics for the infection.
- Prescription (noun): An instruction written by a medical practitioner authorizing a patient to be issued a medicine; the action of prescribing.
- I need to take this prescription to the pharmacy.
- Prescriptive (adjective): Relating to the imposition or enforcement of a rule or method.
- The guidebook is more descriptive than prescriptive.
Synonyms
- Mandatory: Required by law or rules; compulsory.
- Stipulated: Specified or demanded as part of an agreement.
- Decreed: Ordered by an official authority.
- Ordained: Authorized or ordered by a higher power or authority.
Related Phrases
- Prescribed course: A fixed or set path or plan of action.
- The ship followed the prescribed course.
- Prescribed text: A book or writing that is officially set for study.
- "Hamlet" is a prescribed text for the literature exam.
Related Idioms
- "To follow the prescribed path": To adhere strictly to the conventional or officially approved method.
- In this company, innovation is encouraged, so you don't always have to follow the prescribed path.
Adjective
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formally laid down or imposed
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positive laws
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conforming to set usage, procedure, or discipline
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in prescribed order
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fixed or established especially by order or command
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at the time appointed (or the appointed time)
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set down as a rule or guide
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